Pearl Culture (Control) Regulations (Chapter 307, section 15). Country/Territory China, Hong Kong SAR Document type Regulation Date 1959 (1964) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Ordinance and subsidiary legislation, Chapter 307 of the revised edition of 1964. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Mariculture Molluscs Data collection/reporting Tax/levy Offences/penalties Size Fishery management and conservation Equipment Aquatic animals Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing vessel Marking/identification Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Regulations govern the culture of pearl oysters. Any person willing to cultivate pearl oysters must hold a licence (sect. 3) and pay prescribed fees (sect. 4). The licensee shall pay to the Government a royalty calculated on his net profit (sects. 6, 7 and 9). He shall keep an accurate record of prescribed items in relation to the culture of pearls (sects. 10 and 11). Cultivation areas shall be marked by means of buoys (sect. 12). Raft used for the cultivation of pearl oysters are subject to specific requirements (sect. 13-17). Finally the text provides for protection and conservation measures of pearl oysters and penalties. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Ordinance No. 26 on Pearl Culture (Control), 1958. Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1958 (1964) Keyword: Molluscs, Protected fishing area, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Pearl Culture (Control) Ordinance (Chapter 307). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1959 (1984) Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Concession, Equipment, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX